© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
½ Rupee - Victoria
| Silver (.917) | 5.83 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1877-1899 |
| Value | ½ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 5.83 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#15711 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 29% |
Reverse
Denomination and date within a wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALF
RUPEE
INDIA
1899
Edge
Reeded
Comment
- Obverse Types - http://jfcampbell.us/india/victoria/hrupee-obv.htm- Reverse types - http://jfcampbell.us/india/victoria/hrupee-rev.htm
- Mint marks - http://jfcampbell.us/india/victoria/hrupee-mm.htm
Interesting fact
The ½ Rupee coin from British India, minted during Queen Victoria's reign (1877-1899), was part of a decimalization effort to transition the Indian currency system from a non-decimal to a decimal system. This coin, along with other denominations, was introduced to replace the previous system of annas and paise.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1877 B dot | 214000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 C | 858000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 C | 1390000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1879 C | 1008000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1880 C | 180000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1881 B dot | 1591000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1881 C | 921000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1882 B dot | 308000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1882 C | 1161000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1883 C | 1036000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1884 B dot | 1110000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1885 B raised | 390000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1885 C incuse | 1408000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1886 B raised | 1116000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1886 C incuse | 2645000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1887 B raised | 407000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1887 C incuse | 2275000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1888 B raised | 1748000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1888 C incuse | 1100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1889 B raised | 1083000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1889 C incuse | 2331000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1892 B incuse | 1104000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1892 C incuse | 1761000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1893 B incuse | 2462000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1893 C incuse | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1894 C incuse | 1277000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1896 C incuse | 2114000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1897 B incuse | 560 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1897 C incuse | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1898 B incuse | 458000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1898 C incuse | 2056980 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1899 B incuse | 11174296 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1899 C incuse | 6893040 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Rupee - Victoria 1877-1899 coin.
